Northstar to Feed 5,000’ for Thanksgiving

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Nov 20, 2013 at 12:01 AMNov 20, 2013 at 6:00 PM

PANAMA CITY — Northstar Church is teaming up with local charities A Hand Up International Inc. and the Early Learning Coalition to distribute more than 100,000 pounds of food to needy Bay County families.

News Herald Staff Report

PANAMA CITY — Northstar Church is teaming up with local charities A Hand Up International Inc. and the Early Learning Coalition to distribute more than 100,000 pounds of food to needy Bay County families.

“Thanksgiving is often an overlooked time for low-income families in our area,” said Sonya Henderson, Northstar communications director. “During the school break, it’s not uncommon for children to go without food.”

The “Feed 5000” project will take place Saturday with the help of hundreds of church volunteers. The giveaway equates to about two weeks of groceries plus a Thanksgiving meal to more than 5,000 people, Henderson said.

“Northstar fully believes that if people matter to God, they better matter to us, and is simply seeking to follow Jesus’ example of generosity and care for those in need,” Henderson said.